Assistant / Associate Professor / Research

Assistant / Associate Professor / Research Faculty School of Medicine    Requisition

The Center for Research to Advance Community Health (ReACH) under the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio invites applications for a faculty position at the Assistant Professor / Associate Professor level for its broad-based portfolio of community-engaged research, dissemination and implementation (D&I) science, patient-centered outcomes research, T / T translational research, and health services research. The ReACH Center’s mission is to bring together community partners and professionals from diverse disciplines to advance population health through pragmatic research that improves health outcomes, addresses health inequities, and respects culture.

Founded in , the ReACH Center has a diverse array of federally funded and state-funded research projects addressing improved health and quality of life for communities in South Texas and beyond, including rural health equity and access, shared decision-making, practice change and transformation to support evidence-based care for patients, and telementoring of the health care workforce.

For candidates at the Associate Professor level, leadership opportunities within the ReACH Center and across UT Health San Antonio are available based on the experience and interests of the candidate.

The selected candidate will be expected to serve as principal investigator on externally funded projects and as co-investigator on interdisciplinary research teams with faculty and staff from ReACH and other departments, centers, and institutes across UT Health San Antonio. Other responsibilities will include mentoring junior faculty, fellows, residents, medical students, and graduate students; engaging community partners; representing ReACH at regional, national, and international meetings; and publishing papers in leading journals. Part-time patient care and teaching opportunities are available to complement research activities.

Qualifications :

() An earned doctoral degree; () a track record of obtaining peer‐reviewed external funding and publishing in the above areas; () excellent communication skills; () a strong work ethic; and () enthusiasm for team science.

Application materials consist of an online application to include a personal statement outlining qualifications and interests, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Tenure status will be decided based on the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

About the ReACH Center :

The ReACH Center serves as a hub for health services and community-engaged research among the various institutions in the San Antonio area, with a focus on the counties of South Texas extending to the US-Mexico border. Directed by Joel Tsevat, MD, MPH, the ReACH Center has an interdisciplinary faculty supported by a wide array of federal and state funders including NIH, AHRQ, HRSA and the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.

The ReACH Center supports two research cores related to telehealth and telementoring and D&I science. These cores offer a wide range of services and provide access to technologies, services, training, and expert consultation.

Interested individuals should apply online at Requisition ID : ID :

UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.

Additional Information Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least hours a week, with an appointment of at least months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical- UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of premier physicians including more than specialists.

Dental- Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision- Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Life Employees receive $, of group term life insurance and $, of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Retirement- Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off- A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options :

Front-loaded Paid Time Off : to hours ( to days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.

Extended Illness Bank : hours ( day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.

Paid Family Leave : Up to hours ( weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after months of consecutive employment.

Holidays : set paid holidays each year plus three floating holidays, which can be used anytime during the fiscal year.

FSAs- Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Discounts- Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.